2025 Public Affairs & Social Impact Internship

Symetra Life Insurance Company • Belvue, KS

306d • Remote

About The Position

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Affairs and Social Impact Intern! At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That's our way of describing people that can be and to do what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community. The Symetra Public Affairs and Social Impact internship exposes candidates to the intersection of external affairs, public policy, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy and mission-driven work, along with a commitment to community engagement and impact. Participants will assist with all aspects of the Public Affairs (PA) and Social Impact (SI) department, including external engagement, event help, and project support; availability may be needed for in-person as well as virtual tasks. Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2025 is entirely remote - all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is 12 weeks.

Requirements

• A rising junior or senior student seeking a degree from an accredited higher education program
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, public relations, community relations, communication(s), corporate responsibility, or public affairs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment
• Knowledge and interest in public policy, current events and government, community stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual conferencing
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Research and analytical skills
• Commitment to equity and diversity
• Self-motivated and open to new learning opportunities

Nice To Haves

• Preference for students with leadership experiences such as volunteering or helping others
• Ability to represent Symetra at external events

Responsibilities

• Conducting research, summarizing legislation, tracking current events, and writing policy briefs
• Watching government and community webinars and hearings, synthesizing key points, and circulating notes internally
• Assist team members during conferences and meetings, including tracking and summarizing meetings and events with federal, state, and local policymakers
• Support Community Relations with employee and community engagement events to support nonprofits or support sports partnerships
• Draft community event invitations and coordinate participant responses

Benefits

• Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to enjoy work from the comfort of home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree